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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 1,041.24 and 521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 1,041.24 and 521.30 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 1,041.24 = 521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/1,041.24 = 521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 1,041.24 × 521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 542,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,798.41/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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